Hail history for Gray County, KS

Gray County has 478 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 291 of them 1″ or larger and 40 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.5″ (grapefruit) on May 26, 1996.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 478 since 1957

1″ or larger 291 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 40 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.5″ grapefruit · May 26, 1996

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Gray County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Gray County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 478 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
July 7, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Gray County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 8, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A report of dime to nickel size hail was received through social media.

June 12, 2009 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail was accompanied by 70 to 90 mph winds and did extensive damage to vehicles, buildings, crops and wildlife. The largest stones were a bit bigger than a baseball with the majority golfball sized. At one location 2 miles southeast of Cimarron the siding was stripped off a house. Many fields of alfalfa and wheat were completely mowed down by the wind and hail.

May 23, 2008 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Some of the hail stones weighed 5 ounces.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	5	10	20	108	183	114	36

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Gray County

Has it ever hailed in Gray County?

Yes — 478 hail events have been recorded for Gray County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 291 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gray County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gray County, KS is June 8, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Gray County?

5.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 26, 1996. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Kansas hail history

All 105 Kansas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.